How to Apply | MS in Microbiology & Immunology
The Microbiology & Immunology Master of Science Program requires an online application to be submitted to Biomedical Graduate Education through the Georgetown Graduate School of Arts and Sciences application portal.
Application Requirements
Application elements, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted through the online application system. Transcripts and test scores should be submitted independently by the applicant’s previous academic institution(s) and testing agency.
Application Checklist
- Online Application
- 4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent*
- Grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Transcript(s)
- Resume/CV
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Non-refundable Application Fee
- GRE/MCAT Score (not required)
- TOEFL/IELTS Score (if applicable)
TOEFL: Georgetown Univ. Code for BGE: 5244
IELTS: Georgetown Univ. Graduate School of Arts & Sciences - InitialView strongly recommended for international applicants (new window)
Application Deadline
- Priority deadline is May 15 for Fall admission*
- Final deadline is July 1 for Fall admission
*International applicants are encouraged to apply by the May 15 priority deadline to allow sufficient time to apply for a U.S. visa.
For international students, the visa application process can take weeks or months and varies based on your country of origin. To help ensure that students receive their visas in time for registration, the program suggests that applications to the program should be completed by May 15 priority deadline. In the event that visas are not received in time, students may defer their admissions and delay their arrival to the following fall term with no additional charge.
*For WES (new window) evaluation, please type in “Georgetown University” for the institution/company. For School/Division, select “Biomedical Graduate Education” as the recipient.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition and fees information can be found on the Biomedical Graduate Education website.
Merit-Based Scholarship
Merit-based tuition scholarships are available for students enrolled in our biomedical graduate programs.
Admissions FAQ
Go to the Admissions FAQ page for additional admission and application information.